56-year-old Mount Pleasant man arrested for 5th OWI offense
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 56-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- his fifth offense.It happened Friday night, Sept. 21 at around 9: 15 p.m. near Washington Avenue and Emmertsen Road in Mount Pleasant.According to Mount Pleasant police, officers pulled over the 56-year-old for a defective tail light.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 56-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- his fifth offense.It happened Friday night, Sept. 21 at around 9: 15 p.m. near Washington Avenue and Emmertsen Road in Mount Pleasant.According to Mount Pleasant police, officers pulled over the 56-year-old for a defective tail light.
Mount Pleasant DPW worker hit by car, suffers life-threatening injuries
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant Department of Public Works employee was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.It happened around 1 p.m. on State Highway 31 near Shirley Avenue.According to police, a vehicle driven by a 55-year-old woman from Mount Pleasant was headed northbound on State Highway 31 when her vehicle collided with the DPW worker, who was outside his truck, wearing reflective clothing.The DPW worker was taken to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition.Police said the striking driver was cooperative with investigators, and alcohol isn't believed to be a factor.An investigation is ongoing.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant Department of Public Works employee was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.It happened around 1 p.m. on State Highway 31 near Shirley Avenue.According to police, a vehicle driven by a 55-year-old woman from Mount Pleasant was headed northbound on State Highway 31 when her vehicle collided with the DPW worker, who was outside his truck, wearing reflective clothing.The DPW worker was taken to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition.Police said the striking driver was cooperative with investigators, and alcohol isn't believed to be a factor.An investigation is ongoing.
Group of women accused of stealing $4,000 in Kohl's clothes face felony charges
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three women are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing over $4,000 in clothes from the Kohl's store located in Mount Pleasant.Mount Pleasant police responded to the store, located at 5500 Washington Avenue, around 11:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three women are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing over $4,000 in clothes from the Kohl's store located in Mount Pleasant.Mount Pleasant police responded to the store, located at 5500 Washington Avenue, around 11:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14.
Racine Zoo to host events for car, truck & whiskey enthusiasts
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is home to hundreds of animals-- but this weekend-- it will also be home to hundreds of cars and more.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is home to hundreds of animals-- but this weekend-- it will also be home to hundreds of cars and more.
Girl donates lemonade stand money to Caledonia Police Department K-9 fund
CALEDONIA -- A big high-five -- or "high-paw" -- to a Caledonia girl who helped raise money for the Caledonia Police Department's K-9 fund.Skylar Fisher lives in the same neighborhood as "Louie" the K-9, and often sees him out and about with his handler.She met Louie during Caledonia's National Night Out.
CALEDONIA -- A big high-five -- or "high-paw" -- to a Caledonia girl who helped raise money for the Caledonia Police Department's K-9 fund.Skylar Fisher lives in the same neighborhood as "Louie" the K-9, and often sees him out and about with his handler.She met Louie during Caledonia's National Night Out.
Caught on camera: Suspect sought in armed robbery of Deli Food Express in Racine
RACINE -- Police are asking for help to identify a suspect in an armed robbery that happened on Monday afternoon, Aug. 13.Officials say the robbery happened at the Deli Food Express on 6 Mile Rd.
RACINE -- Police are asking for help to identify a suspect in an armed robbery that happened on Monday afternoon, Aug. 13.Officials say the robbery happened at the Deli Food Express on 6 Mile Rd.
Racine Zoo adds 2 new kangaroos, Josie and Julia, and Julia has a 9-month-old joey
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo has added to western grey kangaroos, Josie and Julia.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo has added to western grey kangaroos, Josie and Julia.
Woman injured after car strikes, kills horse in roadway
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Yorkville woman was injured in Mount Pleasant when the car she was driving struck a horse in the roadway early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:40 a.m. near Fancher Road and Spring Street.According to Mount Pleasant police, the 52-year-old woman was driving her car on Spring Street when the horse appeared in the roadway.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Yorkville woman was injured in Mount Pleasant when the car she was driving struck a horse in the roadway early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:40 a.m. near Fancher Road and Spring Street.According to Mount Pleasant police, the 52-year-old woman was driving her car on Spring Street when the horse appeared in the roadway.
'Extremely intoxicated' man taken to hospital following crash in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man was taken to the hospital after he was found trapped inside a flipped vehicle early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before 3 a.m. near Meadowbrook Boulevard and Spring Street.Mount Pleasant police say the vehicle was found flipped on its side.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man was taken to the hospital after he was found trapped inside a flipped vehicle early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before 3 a.m. near Meadowbrook Boulevard and Spring Street.Mount Pleasant police say the vehicle was found flipped on its side.
Police: Driver arrested following car vs. train crash in Caledonia, no one injured
CALEDONIA -- A motorist was taken into custody following a crash involving a train in Caledonia.
CALEDONIA -- A motorist was taken into custody following a crash involving a train in Caledonia.
Racine Zoo welcomes baby emperor tamarin
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced Wednesday, August 1 a pair of emperor tamarins have just welcomed a little one.The baby tamarin was born on Monday, July 16.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced Wednesday, August 1 a pair of emperor tamarins have just welcomed a little one.The baby tamarin was born on Monday, July 16.
Enjoy live music & sleep under the stars at the Racine Zoo before the summer ends
RACINE -- The summer is more than halfway through-- but the Racine Zoo is still planning plenty of fun things to do!
RACINE -- The summer is more than halfway through-- but the Racine Zoo is still planning plenty of fun things to do!
Racine Zoo announces emperor tamarin is pregnant
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, July 6 that Isabella, their female emperor tamarin, is once again pregnant.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, July 6 that Isabella, their female emperor tamarin, is once again pregnant.
Experience the Racine Zoo's adult only version of the 'taste of Racine'
RACINE -- We're nearing the end of June but the Racine Zoo has plenty of fun still planned before the month is out.
RACINE -- We're nearing the end of June but the Racine Zoo has plenty of fun still planned before the month is out.
Recognize her? Woman accused of stealing from Racine Pick 'N Save with child in cart
RACINE COUNTY -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of shoplifting with a child in tow at the Pick 'N Save located on Green Bay Road in Racine.The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department shared photos of the suspect to their Facebook page Friday, June 15.
RACINE COUNTY -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of shoplifting with a child in tow at the Pick 'N Save located on Green Bay Road in Racine.The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department shared photos of the suspect to their Facebook page Friday, June 15.
Wisconsin may increase public safety near Foxconn facility
MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials in southeast Wisconsin are increasing public safety services to prepare for the influx of people and traffic resulting from Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing complex.The Journal Times reports that the village of Mount Pleasant's Finance/Legal/License Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approving funding for four additional police officers for next year.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials in southeast Wisconsin are increasing public safety services to prepare for the influx of people and traffic resulting from Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing complex.The Journal Times reports that the village of Mount Pleasant's Finance/Legal/License Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approving funding for four additional police officers for next year.
What's new at the Racine Zoo?
RACINE -- Carl spent the morning at the Racine Zoo checking out their new cockatoo exhibit and Tea with the Turs.About the Racine Zoo (website)
RACINE -- Carl spent the morning at the Racine Zoo checking out their new cockatoo exhibit and Tea with the Turs.About the Racine Zoo (website)
Update: 2 killed after vehicle crashes into old South Shore Fire Department; speed was a factor
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police announced on Monday, May 28 that the second person involved in the crash has died.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police announced on Monday, May 28 that the second person involved in the crash has died.
It's happy hour at the Racine Zoo! Check out their new wine-inspired events
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo has some exciting summer events planned including one you'll want to "wine" about.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo has some exciting summer events planned including one you'll want to "wine" about.